Campton Lake Dam dam
Campton Lake Dam
Campton Lake Dam, located in Wolfe County, Kentucky, was completed in 1963 and serves as a vital water supply source for the area. The dam, primarily owned and regulated by the Kentucky Division of Water, stands at 65 feet in height and spans 400 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 424 acre-feet. Situated on Swift Camp Creek, the dam's primary purpose is to support water supply needs in the region.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment as of July 2016, Campton Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 30 feet and is designed as an earth type structure. In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in January 2013, although its adherence to guidelines and the preparedness of inundation maps remain unspecified.
Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management for the surrounding community. With a capacity to hold 721 acre-feet of water and covering a surface area of 19.3 acres, Campton Lake Dam remains a significant infrastructure asset in the region, ensuring a stable water supply for residents and businesses alike.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Campton Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Near Hazel Green | 10 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River At Tallega | 51 cfs | → |
| North Fork Kentucky River At Jackson | 212 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 14 At Heidelberg | 419 cfs | → |
| South Fork Kentucky River At Booneville | 92 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon Creek At Cressmont | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Campton Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Big Branch Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp Road Wolfe County
- Copperas Creek Canoe Launch
- Natural Bridge Road Powell County
- Jackson Road Beattyville
- Water Street Beattyville
Campgrounds
- Koomer Ridge Rec Area
- Koomer Ridge Campground
- Red River Gorge Geological Area
- Tunnel Ridge Road
- Natural Bridge State Park
- Callies
Fishing spots
- Muskie Bend Fishing Site
- Windy Bay Fishing Site
- Ramey Creek Fishing Site
- Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area
- Boat Launch
Paddle runs
Track Campton Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Campton Lake Dam
Where does the data for Campton Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Campton Lake Dam.